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fiscal cliff deadline draws near, president obama said today that he and speaker of the house john boehner are inching closer to a compromise. >> rates need to go up, he conceded. i said i am willing to make cuts. what separates us is a few hundred billion dollars. >> after meeting today the president urged republicans to take the deal. the president has moved closer to the republicans on the issue of income taxes. he is proposing raising taxes on those earning more than $400,000 a year. speaker of the house john boehner said today the house will pass his plan to avoid the fiscal cliff tomorrow. >> then the president will have a decision to make. he can call on democrats to pass that bill or he can be responsible for the largest tax increase in american history. >> john boehner so-called plan b includes a tax hike on incomes over a million dollars a year and a trillion dollars in spending cuts. he accused the president of failing to take a balanced approach. he said the president proposed $1.3 billion in new revenue. >>> the steps the mayor is promising to take the make the city safer for
fiscal cliff deadline draws near, president obama said today that he and speaker of the house john boehner are inching closer to a compromise. >> rates need to go up, he conceded. i said i am willing to make cuts. what separates us is a few hundred billion dollars. >> after meeting today the president urged republicans to take the deal. the president has moved closer to the republicans on the issue of income taxes. he is proposing raising taxes on those earning more than $400,000 a...
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speaker of the house john boehner discussed the issue. gop leaders made it clear they will not support an increase in the tax rate for any american, including top earners. >> we are willing to accept new revenue under the right conditions. what matters is where the increase comes from and what type of reform comes with it. >> budget for the pentagon and other programs will be slashed next year. republicans and democrats said they will try to avoid that at all costs. we found while it could spell financial disaster, many people don't know what the fiscal cliff means to them. ktvu's tom vacar is live with how the outcome could effect all of us. >> reporter: the railroad is upgrading the tracks. but we are near the fiscal cliff. >> reporter: do you know what the fiscal cliff is? >> i don't. >> reporter: do you know what the fiscal cliff is? >> the fiscal cliff? no. i haven't heard of that. >> i haven't a clue what a fiscal cliff is. >> never heard of that term. >> reporter: you will and soon. >> enormous changes that are scheduled to happen
speaker of the house john boehner discussed the issue. gop leaders made it clear they will not support an increase in the tax rate for any american, including top earners. >> we are willing to accept new revenue under the right conditions. what matters is where the increase comes from and what type of reform comes with it. >> budget for the pentagon and other programs will be slashed next year. republicans and democrats said they will try to avoid that at all costs. we found while...
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he spoke after talking by phone with house speaker john boehner and meeting with senate majority leader. >>> the dow industrials dropped 120 points. the nasdaq fell 29. we also saw a number of conflicting economic reports that experts say suggests the economy is not sure where it's going top our consumer editor tom vacar is in san francisco's financial district with some explanations. >> reporter: there are two winds. those that are blowing and the much more important economic cross winds. for the overall economy most critical shopping days are ahead of us. >> i'm very cautious about how i spend now but i can imagine that spending if something like this happens. it will definitely affect how i spend my money. >> reporter: that worries consumertologist psychologist. >> the drop in consumer confidence has everything to do with the fiscal cliff. what we're seeing is that consumers really don't have a sense of trust that they're safe. they're wondering about the future ramp consumer spending numbers just released for november shows spending at a three year high. but that was last month. tod
he spoke after talking by phone with house speaker john boehner and meeting with senate majority leader. >>> the dow industrials dropped 120 points. the nasdaq fell 29. we also saw a number of conflicting economic reports that experts say suggests the economy is not sure where it's going top our consumer editor tom vacar is in san francisco's financial district with some explanations. >> reporter: there are two winds. those that are blowing and the much more important economic...
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. >> there was no immediate response from speaker of the house john boehner. other gay marriage opponents said they were confident they will over turn the ruling. >>> the california senate passed a bill that protects officials who refuse to perform same-sex marriages because of their beliefs. he wrote the measure. it would take effect if same- sex marriage is legalized in california and keep them from putting their sates in jeopardy if they won't perform gay gay marriages. four men who were convicted for the murder of a store owner are awaiting sentencing. he was shot to death in the garage of his home in september of 2008. investigators say the execution style killing was meant to stop him testifying in a robbery case. yesterday a jury found them guilty of murder and conspiracy. they each face 26 years to life in prison. >>> the district attorney's office ruled a san jose police officer was justified when he shot and killed a gang member. he was one of two officer whose chased the gang member into the home of another. he threw a gun to him who pointed it at t
. >> there was no immediate response from speaker of the house john boehner. other gay marriage opponents said they were confident they will over turn the ruling. >>> the california senate passed a bill that protects officials who refuse to perform same-sex marriages because of their beliefs. he wrote the measure. it would take effect if same- sex marriage is legalized in california and keep them from putting their sates in jeopardy if they won't perform gay gay marriages. four...
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. >> opponents, including speaker of the house john boehner say they will not stop, one said the issue may end up being settled inside a building across the vote. in this case he was referring to the u.s. supreme court. >>> stocked finish this day higher. the dow is up 28 point to 12,980. the nasdaq is up 22 to 2,989. >>> new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week. 351,000 people filed first time applications for jobless benefits. that is 2,000 lower than the week before. they say when new claims fall below 375,000 a week it lowthers overall unemployment rate. >>> a football coach at chardon high school is speaking about how the shooting this week. >> i don't know why this happened. i wish i could have done more. i am not a hero. just a football coach and teacher. >> he wanted the families of the students who were killed he staid with them. two others were injured. today the community came together in a show of solidarity on the campus. coming up, the heart breaking family tributes from family of those gunned down on monday and a new legal turn in the case against the 17-year-
. >> opponents, including speaker of the house john boehner say they will not stop, one said the issue may end up being settled inside a building across the vote. in this case he was referring to the u.s. supreme court. >>> stocked finish this day higher. the dow is up 28 point to 12,980. the nasdaq is up 22 to 2,989. >>> new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week. 351,000 people filed first time applications for jobless benefits. that is 2,000 lower than the...
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now an aide to house speaker john boehner said, america small business are more concerned about this administrations policies than from which building in washington they originate. congress would have to approve any consolidation. but lawmakers would have to take an up or down vehicle code within 90 days. >>> walter johnson has died. he was the long time head of the san francisco labor council. he died as a result of a heart attack he suffered last week. leland yee adjourned the senate in johnson's honor and said this statement, he led by example. >>> an incurable airborne disease could make it way to the bay area. we'll tell you what it is and what could be done about it. >>> we'll tell you the latest about the charges that the new san francisco sheriff will face. >>> more now on the developing news out of san francisco within the last 45 minutes. it was announced that the san francisco sheriff will be facing several charges. we're learning more about those charges. alex savidge is live with what those charges mean. >> reporter: the district attorney's office says they did a review.
now an aide to house speaker john boehner said, america small business are more concerned about this administrations policies than from which building in washington they originate. congress would have to approve any consolidation. but lawmakers would have to take an up or down vehicle code within 90 days. >>> walter johnson has died. he was the long time head of the san francisco labor council. he died as a result of a heart attack he suffered last week. leland yee adjourned the senate...
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. >> reporter: just got a statement from the republican house speaker john boehner say this is prove that the u.s. economy is not doing just fine. the nations unemployment rate fixed again this month at 8.2%. live in washington scott mcfarland. >> we just got word more hr. will re-- mitt romney will respond to that jobs report. president obama has a clear advantage in california over his republican challenger mitt romney. the poll shows 55% of voters support the president compared to 37% for romney. more independent voters also favor president obama over his republican challenger. >>> oakland police are offering a $10,000 reward in the search for the hit and run driver that killed a bicyclist. it's a story we first reported during the ktvu 10:00 news 4th of july night. the driver may have intentionally hit the bicyclist near international boulevard and 81st avenue. police only have a vague description of the car. it's a dark colored oler model american sedan with a possible windshield damage. >>> over the next few months san carlos fire station could be closed from time to time becau
. >> reporter: just got a statement from the republican house speaker john boehner say this is prove that the u.s. economy is not doing just fine. the nations unemployment rate fixed again this month at 8.2%. live in washington scott mcfarland. >> we just got word more hr. will re-- mitt romney will respond to that jobs report. president obama has a clear advantage in california over his republican challenger mitt romney. the poll shows 55% of voters support the president compared...
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now speaker boehner insists there are still many roadblocks in the way. last night, boehner offered no details but rejected the democrats' $4-trillion plan presented by treasury secretary timothy geithner. investors have a more optimistic view on the global economy. a new survey by bloomberg shows 2/3 of investors surveyed described the worldwide economy has either stable or improving. overall, they considered the global economy to be in the best shape in 18 months. when asked which countries will offer the best investing opportunities for next year, the u.s. ranked number 1 for the 8th quarter in a row. china came in second, and europe was considered the worst for returns. for those holding out hope for a second life for twinkies, ho- hos and ding-dongs, there's encouraging news. hostess says it is in talks with more than 100 interested buyers. at the same time, hostess is seeking approval in banruptcy court to pay its top executives $1.8 billion in bonuses to retain them during the year-long wind- down process. union reps are asking the judge to bring i
now speaker boehner insists there are still many roadblocks in the way. last night, boehner offered no details but rejected the democrats' $4-trillion plan presented by treasury secretary timothy geithner. investors have a more optimistic view on the global economy. a new survey by bloomberg shows 2/3 of investors surveyed described the worldwide economy has either stable or improving. overall, they considered the global economy to be in the best shape in 18 months. when asked which countries...
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speaker boehner was asked this week whether the republican drive to kill obamacare, is dead. here's what he said: >> it is pretty clear the president was reelected. obamacare is the law of the land. >> chris: question: do most house republicans, do you agree with speaker boehner, repeal of obamacare with this election, with his re-election, is dead? >> no. as a physician i can tell you that the reason -- we're not opposed to the president's health care law because of the election, we're opposed because it is bad policy and bad for the patients across this land. we actually must get a handle on this spending in this country and in order to do that, it has to be through medicare and medicaid reform an social security reform, all three programs under current law are destined for fewer. we need fundamental reforms to save and strengthen and secure the programs for this generation and, future generations, that is what really -- >> the election, yes, you still have the majority in the house but you lost the election on the presidential level, and you will not kill obamacare for the
speaker boehner was asked this week whether the republican drive to kill obamacare, is dead. here's what he said: >> it is pretty clear the president was reelected. obamacare is the law of the land. >> chris: question: do most house republicans, do you agree with speaker boehner, repeal of obamacare with this election, with his re-election, is dead? >> no. as a physician i can tell you that the reason -- we're not opposed to the president's health care law because of the...
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house speaker john boehner has reportedly offered to raise income tax rates for millionaires. the president however wants to raise rates for those earning more than $250,000 a year. there is no deal yet but boehner's move is seen as a sign of progress. >>> mother's against drunk driving are moving forward and getting the support they need to stop drunk driving accidents. the national transportation safety board just approved recommendations calling for all convicted drunk drivers to get an ignition interlock device in their cars to prevent them from driving drunk. the program is called the driver alcohol detection system for safety or d.a.d.s.. >> to be able to detect how much alcohol is in the driver's system and if they are at the illegal level of a .08 or above then the car won't function. >> the time between thanksgiving and new years day has the highest instances of drunk driving deaths in the entire jeer. >>> in new york the coast guard is working hard to clean up an oil spill leaking into a new york street. the boston marine trance port is leaking more than 100,000 gall
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and how house republicans and house speaker boehner skieds to handle this will be interesting. if they have a vote, they will schedule that vote on thursday. for example. there is a big health care decision by the supreme court they don't want a lot of attention on it. and at this point they are fine with let play out on its own. there is no urgency for him to weigh in at this moment. bret, there is a political risk. there is change washington presidency involved in what could be seen as covering up and certainly refusing to turn over documents house republicans run the risk of appearing to overreach. >> republican brand name is in terrible shape. people are not sympathetic to republican in congress. it is an interesting and certainly not to the republicans. any time they do anything big or bold they run the difference. >> and they fought like cornered rats and increase in the debt ceiling and came out looking terrible for trying to do what i think. it is kind of like the things they promised to do. and so they are at that risk. >> kirsten. not talking about the economy and rom
and how house republicans and house speaker boehner skieds to handle this will be interesting. if they have a vote, they will schedule that vote on thursday. for example. there is a big health care decision by the supreme court they don't want a lot of attention on it. and at this point they are fine with let play out on its own. there is no urgency for him to weigh in at this moment. bret, there is a political risk. there is change washington presidency involved in what could be seen as...
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but, speaker boehner has not said that. and so, we democrats realize that there have to be two sides to the bargain. but we're not going to go back to what we did in 2011 and put both revenues and cuts on the table. and ended up with just getting the cuts because, the other side wouldn't accept revenues, and so once speaker boehner calls for an increase in revenues, to 39.6 and the other things the president called for, we have done a trillion dollars in cuts already. but we realize there have to be other kinds of cuts. and, there will be serious negotiations about that. we'll have different views, my view and senator corker's view, as to where we ought to go on entitlements is different but we'll have to find some spending cuts and we will. >> chris: well, i mean, in fairness, senator corker, senator coburn, a bunch of people, senator schumer, have said -- and i didn't it's not house speaker boehner but on the other hand you are not president obama and they have been willing to come out and say, we are willing to raise the
but, speaker boehner has not said that. and so, we democrats realize that there have to be two sides to the bargain. but we're not going to go back to what we did in 2011 and put both revenues and cuts on the table. and ended up with just getting the cuts because, the other side wouldn't accept revenues, and so once speaker boehner calls for an increase in revenues, to 39.6 and the other things the president called for, we have done a trillion dollars in cuts already. but we realize there have...
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other republicans say the gop needs to support boehner. >> he's our speaker. he's our leader. we are never going to get the perfect deal. i'm confident that john will get the best deal we can consistent with our principals. >> boehner offered to raise income tax rate is contingent upon entitlement cuts including an anapest spied increase to the eligibility age to medicare. >>> 4:45 now. thousands of south bay families will receive free holiday meals this morning. workers and volunteers are getting ready to give meals to 3200 families. next week sacred heart plans to give out toys but didn't have enough. if you'd like to donate toys go to ktvu.com and look for the link under sacred heart. >>> 4:45 is the time. back over to sal. a little wet out there, sal. so the commute could be tough. >> it's going to be tough yeah pam and brian. you should try to leave the house earlier. we haven't had a lot of crashes out there. it's nice and light. but you never know what will happen later. you might want to give yourself extra time. let's take a look at 80 westbound. you can see traffic i
other republicans say the gop needs to support boehner. >> he's our speaker. he's our leader. we are never going to get the perfect deal. i'm confident that john will get the best deal we can consistent with our principals. >> boehner offered to raise income tax rate is contingent upon entitlement cuts including an anapest spied increase to the eligibility age to medicare. >>> 4:45 now. thousands of south bay families will receive free holiday meals this morning. workers...
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we'll preview the president's state of the union speech and republican agenda with john boehner only on "fox news sunday". and pluss, with south carolina in the rear view mirror and florida coming fast, how much longger will the republicans battle it out? we'll ask our sunday panel to break down the gop contest. and after the wildest week yet, we'll bring you the remarkable ups and downs on the trail, all right now on "fox news sunday". and hello again from fox news in washington. a week of dramatic swings in south carolina has scrambled the republican race for president. here are the final results of the primary. newt gingrich scored a big victory winning 40 percent of the vote. mitt romney was a distant second at 28 percent . rick santorum finished third with 17 percent and ron paul was last. we'll have an exclusive interview with governor romney in a moment. but first for the reaction and results last night we go to john robers in charleston, john? >>reporter: chris, good morning to you, half of the south carolina, the issue was electability and man best able to beat barack obama
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house speaker -- house speaker john boehner has more on that and that's something we will talk about in just a bit, here is more. >> a suspect is now dead after a nine hour standoff in harrisburg,pennsylvania. [ gunshots ] >> police say 24-year-old abel roman started shooting when they went to serve a warrant. the shootout continued for several hours. one police officer was wounded in the hand and when they entered that apartment, they are not sure whether he was hit by his own bullet or by police bullets. >>> they first reported the arrest saturday after talking with our sources. the suspects have not been identified yet, bobby tar attain and the girls were gunned down. they have not given us any information about a possible motive. >>> and a teenage girl died on a bay view area sidewalk. she was found unconscious. police say she had only a faint pulse. paramedics were not able to revive her. police say they found signs of abuse at the girl's home. >>> nationwide, they have seen an increase in sales. store owners say many people buy guns because they for a for their safety. it has l
house speaker -- house speaker john boehner has more on that and that's something we will talk about in just a bit, here is more. >> a suspect is now dead after a nine hour standoff in harrisburg,pennsylvania. [ gunshots ] >> police say 24-year-old abel roman started shooting when they went to serve a warrant. the shootout continued for several hours. one police officer was wounded in the hand and when they entered that apartment, they are not sure whether he was hit by his own...
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. >> chris: president obama and speaker boehner sounding up beat friday about prospects for cutting a deal to avoid the fiscal cliff and we're back now with the panel. so, after the president and congressional leaders met at the white house, on friday, the rhetoric was reassuring, the question is, is it real? do you get any sense, bob and this is the subject of your new book, that they really do see, are beginning to see a path to a compromise or are they trying to reassure nervous consumers before the christmas holidays and, investors because the stock market is done a thousand points. >> everyone is nervous about this. this is the last chance and the next six weeks could be six weeks that shook the united states if they don't fix this. there clearly is a new mood but the way they'll solve this, is kind of hostage exchange, in other words, the republicans are determined not to let tax rates go up and the president is determined or is determined to get more revenue and, it is possible to do this and the president is going along, it seems, with it some idea of entitlement reform, that
. >> chris: president obama and speaker boehner sounding up beat friday about prospects for cutting a deal to avoid the fiscal cliff and we're back now with the panel. so, after the president and congressional leaders met at the white house, on friday, the rhetoric was reassuring, the question is, is it real? do you get any sense, bob and this is the subject of your new book, that they really do see, are beginning to see a path to a compromise or are they trying to reassure nervous...
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. >>> house speaker john boehner will put his fiscal plan "b" up for a vote in the house. that plan would raise taxes on people making more than a million a year but president barack obama said if the bill comes to his desk, he will veto it. people will be voting weighing in on which side they believe should compromise. >>> they buried three more children as the investigation continues into last week's deadly school shooting. investigators removed boxes of evidence from the gunman's home where he first shot and killed his mother. just days before the shooting rampage, the mother vacationed at a resort in new hampshire. funeral arrangements are being made for the mother in her home state of new hampshire but he did not say whether the gunman's body has been claimed. >>> today san francisco mayor, ed lee is aimed at reducing gun violence in the bay view district. blakely is one of two teens who died last weekend in the bay view district and he is calling the deaths horrible. they met to talk about how to reduce violence. there were 60 this year compared to 50 this time last
. >>> house speaker john boehner will put his fiscal plan "b" up for a vote in the house. that plan would raise taxes on people making more than a million a year but president barack obama said if the bill comes to his desk, he will veto it. people will be voting weighing in on which side they believe should compromise. >>> they buried three more children as the investigation continues into last week's deadly school shooting. investigators removed boxes of evidence...
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we'll have more on what boehner said when i see you next. for now, kyla campbell, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> stocks opened sharply lower on wall street as expected. the big drop comes after tax rates were dropped. the markets had been rising for the last few days on hopes that a deal was near. taking a look acthe dow, it's down 10 -- taking a look at the dow, it's down 106. the nasdaq down 35. s&p down 12. >>> 7:17. new this morning, president obama says almost 400,000 people have now signed an online petition demanding tougher gun control laws after the connecticut school shootings. >> in the days sent the heartbreaking tragedy in newtown, connecticut, hundreds of thousands of you from all 50 states have signed petitions asking us to take serious steps to address the epidemic of gun violence in this country. >> now, this was posted on the white house youtube channel. the president calls for banning military assault-style assault weapons. the president wants congress to impose tougher proposes that will come from a task force led by vice presi
we'll have more on what boehner said when i see you next. for now, kyla campbell, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> stocks opened sharply lower on wall street as expected. the big drop comes after tax rates were dropped. the markets had been rising for the last few days on hopes that a deal was near. taking a look acthe dow, it's down 10 -- taking a look at the dow, it's down 106. the nasdaq down 35. s&p down 12. >>> 7:17. new this morning, president obama says almost 400,000...
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mitt romney didn't make any public appearances today but jon but-off -- but speaker of the house john boehner congratulated the president while offering to work with president obama. >> if there is a mandate it is for us to find a way to work together on the solutions to the challenges we face as a nation. >> john boehner addressed the budget cuts to the pentagon and some programs that will begin next year. both republicans and democrats have said they will try to avoid those so-called fiscal cliff budget cuts at all costs. >>> the day after the election wall street took a beating. [ bell ] >> the white house is staying blue but stocks were in the red. the dow is down 312 to 12,932. its 81st worst day of the year. take a look. the dow lost 313 points today. the day after president obama was elected in 2008 it dropped 486 points. the market always doesn't move down following presidential elections. when bill clinton was reelected it rose 96 points. >>> voters approved a sales tax increase to fund county programs. it would raise $50 million each year for programs like the medical center and pub
mitt romney didn't make any public appearances today but jon but-off -- but speaker of the house john boehner congratulated the president while offering to work with president obama. >> if there is a mandate it is for us to find a way to work together on the solutions to the challenges we face as a nation. >> john boehner addressed the budget cuts to the pentagon and some programs that will begin next year. both republicans and democrats have said they will try to avoid those...
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christie met with president obama at the white house first, then with house speaker john boehner at the capital. at a senate hearing thursday, senator charles schumer of new york presented his case for rebuilding the storm zone. "new york has no choice, we have to adapt. new york and new jersey are a waterfront region in the path of violent new weather realities." president obama meanwhile is seeking $50 billion from congress for emergency aid for 11 states with storm damage. the improving housing market is turning into a wealth builder for americans. according to the federal reserve, financial wealth in american households grew to $64 trillion, up $1.7 trillion during the 3rd quarter. here's how that happened: the value of real estate rose $300 billion, while stocks climbed $520 billion. economists have said an increase in wealth translates into consumer spending. the report from the fed also shows americans cut debt by 2% last quarter. space exploration technologies, better known as space x, has landed a big - and much desired - new customer this week: the u.s. air force. the privatel
christie met with president obama at the white house first, then with house speaker john boehner at the capital. at a senate hearing thursday, senator charles schumer of new york presented his case for rebuilding the storm zone. "new york has no choice, we have to adapt. new york and new jersey are a waterfront region in the path of violent new weather realities." president obama meanwhile is seeking $50 billion from congress for emergency aid for 11 states with storm damage. the...
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earlier, house speaker john boehner told reporters that allowing tax cuts for the wealthy to expire at the end of the year would be harmful to the economy. "the congressional budget office released a report that the most harmful consequences of the fiscal cliff come from increasing tax rates, and according to ernst and young, raising the top rates would destroy nearly 700,000 jobs in our country." the fiscal cliff is the result of the unresolved debt ceiling debate a year-and-a-half ago: $110 billion in spending cuts - half of it defense-related. it's also a list of tax breaks about to expire that includes: the bush tax cuts, the alternative minimum tax, reduced payroll tax, and the federal unemployment benefit extension. some believe that negotiations come so soon after the election that it may put pressure on republicans to compromise. "it's going to be a disaster if it doesn't get done, and the blame will be on them. they have to compromise - something they didn't do in the last session." when pressed for details as to what ground republicans could give in negotiations, house speake
earlier, house speaker john boehner told reporters that allowing tax cuts for the wealthy to expire at the end of the year would be harmful to the economy. "the congressional budget office released a report that the most harmful consequences of the fiscal cliff come from increasing tax rates, and according to ernst and young, raising the top rates would destroy nearly 700,000 jobs in our country." the fiscal cliff is the result of the unresolved debt ceiling debate a year-and-a-half...
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the two met for an hour at the white house last night before boehner headed home to ohio for the weekend. the president says if nothing else congress should act before the end of the year to prevent tax rates from going up on middle class americans. they say they are ready to accept higher taxes. >>> police in fremont look for the man they say walked into an islamic center and threatened to kill everyone inside. the whole thing was caught on tape. on wednesday police say the man walk into the ikic center and told everyone he had a gun. police are not sure if the threat is based on religion or if the mosque was the target of another crime. >> we are not sure what kind of person showed up. we do have surveillance cameras. we will be getting pictures out of that system. >> police say the suspect possibly drove off in a 1990s gray toyota camry. they will be adding extra patrols for the mosque to look for anything suspicious. >> there are new developments in the royal phone hoax. the staff are now in safe houses due to ongoing death threats. coming up at 5:04 the extra security for the radio
the two met for an hour at the white house last night before boehner headed home to ohio for the weekend. the president says if nothing else congress should act before the end of the year to prevent tax rates from going up on middle class americans. they say they are ready to accept higher taxes. >>> police in fremont look for the man they say walked into an islamic center and threatened to kill everyone inside. the whole thing was caught on tape. on wednesday police say the man walk...
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speaker of the house john boehner canceled the republican's weekly address in the wake of the shooting. >>> local advocates are also calling for stricter gun regulations. coming up at 9:16, we'll introduce you to a san francisco mass shooting survivor who is among the voices demanding more gun control in the wake of this tragedy. >>> and we want to update you on a developing story we first told you about in oakland about a half hour ago. police tell us they have found three shooting victims in the area of 85th avenue and international boulevard. one person was discovered at a street corner, while the other two victims were found outside a nearby home. the oakland tribune is reporting police are also checking out a woman who went to the hospital with gunshot wounds. investigators suspect the two incidents may be related. . >>> and in weather, here's our live camera. we do have cloud cover out there, some pockets of fog. in fact, shows up nicely here on our lafayette camera, high clouds up above the fog bank, and eventually rain showers with the clouds approaching the afternoon hours. no
speaker of the house john boehner canceled the republican's weekly address in the wake of the shooting. >>> local advocates are also calling for stricter gun regulations. coming up at 9:16, we'll introduce you to a san francisco mass shooting survivor who is among the voices demanding more gun control in the wake of this tragedy. >>> and we want to update you on a developing story we first told you about in oakland about a half hour ago. police tell us they have found three...
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at some point reality should set in. >> speaker boehner is facing questions on his leadership. more on that in my next update. live in washington kyla campbell. >>> a southern california judge is getting publicly scolded for saying a rape victim didn't put up a fight while she was being attacked. the comments were apparently made during a case where a man threatened to -- threatened to mutilate the face and body parts of his exgirlfriend and raped her. the judges comments were inappropriate and breech of judicial ethics. >>> a san francisco woman accused of abandoning her newborn baby will be arraigned this afternoon. she gave birth to a son early wednesday morning. she knocked on the door of a church for help. police performed cpr on the baby as he was not breathing. officers say nash was high on cocaine and has been uncooperative during their investigation. she faces charges including cruelty to a child. the newborn who is expected to recover has been turned over to child protective services. >>> your time 6:17. barry bonds will go back to court in february appealing his obst
at some point reality should set in. >> speaker boehner is facing questions on his leadership. more on that in my next update. live in washington kyla campbell. >>> a southern california judge is getting publicly scolded for saying a rape victim didn't put up a fight while she was being attacked. the comments were apparently made during a case where a man threatened to -- threatened to mutilate the face and body parts of his exgirlfriend and raped her. the judges comments were...
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the new york times reports this morning, house speaker john boehner is telling fellow republicans to use rising gas prices as a way to attack president obama and his energy programs. boehner is quoted as saying this is a debate we want to have. >>> an arizona sheriff and republican candidate for congress admitted this weekend he is gay. after allegations that he threatened to deport his ex- boyfriend. ball backieu addressed the allegations yesterday. his ex-boyfriend from mexico told an arizona newspaper that the sheriff threatened to deport him if he revealed their relationship. >> i'm here to say that all of these allegations that were in one of these newspapers are absolutely, completely false. except for the issues that refer to me as being gay. because that's the truth. i am gay. >> babieu also served as an arizona co-chair for mitt romney's presidential campaign but he resigned from that position yesterday. he says he will continue his race for congress. >>> from the orange orchids to the supermarket, the reason citrus is starting to get a bit more expensive. >>> and protecting
the new york times reports this morning, house speaker john boehner is telling fellow republicans to use rising gas prices as a way to attack president obama and his energy programs. boehner is quoted as saying this is a debate we want to have. >>> an arizona sheriff and republican candidate for congress admitted this weekend he is gay. after allegations that he threatened to deport his ex- boyfriend. ball backieu addressed the allegations yesterday. his ex-boyfriend from mexico told...
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it will be the fist time boehner is speaking out after a called off vote last night. there was not enough republican support to vote on boehner's plan b which would have raised taxes on those making more than $1 million a year. last night boehner released a statement saying it is now up to president obama and senate majority leader harry reid to come up with a plan. democratic congresswoman debbie said this morning boehner and the president had just a short distance to go before reaching a deal. >> that is the speaker throwing up his hands and advocating his responsibility to come to the negotiating table. >> reporter: the president says he is confident he and congress can quickly work together to come up with a deal before the deadline which is now just ten days away. live in washington kyla campbell ktvu channel 2 news. >>> president obama and vice president joe biden will join mourners today at a attribute to sergeant daniel. he die add the age of 88. yesterday the mourners paid their respects inside the capitol. senator inouye who represented ohio for 50 years los
it will be the fist time boehner is speaking out after a called off vote last night. there was not enough republican support to vote on boehner's plan b which would have raised taxes on those making more than $1 million a year. last night boehner released a statement saying it is now up to president obama and senate majority leader harry reid to come up with a plan. democratic congresswoman debbie said this morning boehner and the president had just a short distance to go before reaching a...
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house speaker john boehner john boehner wrapped up a news conference about tax hikes and spending cuts. as kyla campbell reports, they are working on a plan-b. >> reporter: house speaker john boehner john boehner says moving forward with his plan could keep the country from going over the fiscal cliff. >> it's not a time to put americans through more stress. >> reporter: boehner says his latest protect exthe majority of americans. those who make less than $1 million a year. but it's essentially a short- term deal. he and president obama just met face to face yesterday and boehner said talks will continue. the president still wants to raise the income tax rate on households making more than $400,000 a year. boehner says there is room to compromise. >> i would put a trillian on the table if you were willing to put a trillionian on the table -- trillion on the table. >> reporter: don't expect a quick deal. house democratic leader nancy pelosi says boehner's plan-b is questioned dead on arrival ." back to you. >>> new safety concerns in the town of los gatos where a new sports store plans
house speaker john boehner john boehner wrapped up a news conference about tax hikes and spending cuts. as kyla campbell reports, they are working on a plan-b. >> reporter: house speaker john boehner john boehner says moving forward with his plan could keep the country from going over the fiscal cliff. >> it's not a time to put americans through more stress. >> reporter: boehner says his latest protect exthe majority of americans. those who make less than $1 million a year....
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john boehner has given his critique. >> it sounds like the same old policies that we've seen, more spending, higher taxes, more regulations. the same policies that have not help our economy. they've made it worse. if that's what the president is going to talk about tuesday night, i think it's pathetic. >> gabrielle giffords will attend the address before she steps down. the arizona democrat is resigning this week to recover from a brain injury she suffered when she was shot last year. greg black, back to you. >>> the co-founder of a san francisco start-up company has received a personal invitation to attend the state of the union address. the obama re-election campaign has been utilizing the photo sharing website instagram and the white house invited one of its co-founders to attend the speech tonight. we'll carry the state of the union address live tonight. it starts at 6:00 p.m. >>> tonight concord city council is set to discuss the effects of losing its redevelopment agency because of state funding. the governor's move to terminate redevelopment agencies in concord and throughout califor
john boehner has given his critique. >> it sounds like the same old policies that we've seen, more spending, higher taxes, more regulations. the same policies that have not help our economy. they've made it worse. if that's what the president is going to talk about tuesday night, i think it's pathetic. >> gabrielle giffords will attend the address before she steps down. the arizona democrat is resigning this week to recover from a brain injury she suffered when she was shot last...
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in today's first look: politics and money -- stocks take a hit as president obama and congressman boehner both talk to america about where they stand on the fiscal cliff. oil was the only riser and at one point-- topped $90. shares of bed, bath and beyond fell in the after hours session on disappointing earnings news. reports say game company thq has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection but is not going out of business. and boeing is said to be using sacks of potatoes on planes instead of people to test a new wifi system. jared levy of zacks.com joins us on the show this morning. good morning and you are among the traders riding that fiscal wave. > > it's a pretty big one. [laugh i hope it's over soon. > > i agree with you. so what do you think is likely to happen here? we had a selloff yesterday. > > i think yesterday's price action was more of the same. don't forget the s &p going into yesterday was a little overbought so yesterday's selloff was expected. today, don't forget, we've got some key numbers coming out. we've got unemployment, we have existing home sales, and then tomor
in today's first look: politics and money -- stocks take a hit as president obama and congressman boehner both talk to america about where they stand on the fiscal cliff. oil was the only riser and at one point-- topped $90. shares of bed, bath and beyond fell in the after hours session on disappointing earnings news. reports say game company thq has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection but is not going out of business. and boeing is said to be using sacks of potatoes on planes instead of...
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john boehner said he outlined a framework that is consistent with the president's call for a balanced approach of both higher revenue and spending cuts. >> our challenge is to make sure that you know we are able to cooperate together, work together, find some common ground, make some tough compromises, build some consensus to do the people's business. >> while we are going to continue to have revenue on the table it is incumbent for my colleagues to show the american people we are serious about cutting spending and solving our fiscal dilemma, i believe we can do this and avert the fiscal cliff that is right in front of us today. >> the president began the meeting on a chordal note, wishing speaker boehner, shaking his hand, a happy birthday. >>> an oil rig exploded in the gulf of mexico 25 southeast of grand isle, louisiana. two crew members are missing and four injured. the fire that followed the explosion has been extinguished. the rigbylongs to black elk energy, an independent oil and gas company headquartered in houston. >>> a texas rail crossing where a train hit a parade float y
john boehner said he outlined a framework that is consistent with the president's call for a balanced approach of both higher revenue and spending cuts. >> our challenge is to make sure that you know we are able to cooperate together, work together, find some common ground, make some tough compromises, build some consensus to do the people's business. >> while we are going to continue to have revenue on the table it is incumbent for my colleagues to show the american people we are...
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president barack obama met privately with house speaker john boehner over the weekend. it was the first meeting on the fiscal cliff crisis and the new point of views some are now expenses. runders -- renters may be dealt with by san francisco landlords. they would have to find out if it is option until. if passed it will move tonight full board.$♪. >> legislative leaders are holding a vigil to protect funding for a job center in west oakland. they say jobs and unemployment is key to is keeping few vince town because of an opposition to put up and they are expected to track that is -- thousands of dollars. >>> they could decide to cut the amount of medical marijuana a patient can have. supervisors will consider a proposal to scrap guidelines to allow medical marijuana to have more than 30 plants. the new proposal will allow to the state limit of 6 mature plant and eight. >>> they are holding one more community meeting in their search for a new pell chief. police chief chris march is at the south side center on coddle road. >>> you can expect peer clay enclosures over t
president barack obama met privately with house speaker john boehner over the weekend. it was the first meeting on the fiscal cliff crisis and the new point of views some are now expenses. runders -- renters may be dealt with by san francisco landlords. they would have to find out if it is option until. if passed it will move tonight full board.$♪. >> legislative leaders are holding a vigil to protect funding for a job center in west oakland. they say jobs and unemployment is key to is...
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house speaker john boehner is now offering to accept a tax increase but only on people making more than $1 million a year. and that falls short of president obama's call to raise tax rates on people with incomes of more than $250,000. and we're now hearing that the december 31 deadline may not be the end of the road after all. >> if we go a few weeks into january, it is not the worst thing. so that americans shouldn't panic about this. >> boehner's offer to raise income tax rates is dependent on entitlement cults including the eligibility aid for medicare and something the democrats including house minority leader nancy pelosi strongly oppose. >>> san francisco police are searching for robbers who pulled off a home invasion robbery overnight. brian flores has more from the reaction of the victims of the frightening crime. good afternoon, brian. >> reporter: good afternoon, tori. we talked to the victims earlier this morning who tell us they are doing fine but obviously shaken up after three robbers barged into their home and tied them up and stole their belongings. the family members di
house speaker john boehner is now offering to accept a tax increase but only on people making more than $1 million a year. and that falls short of president obama's call to raise tax rates on people with incomes of more than $250,000. and we're now hearing that the december 31 deadline may not be the end of the road after all. >> if we go a few weeks into january, it is not the worst thing. so that americans shouldn't panic about this. >> boehner's offer to raise income tax rates is...
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. >> i saw pictures of boehner and cantor on our screen. these are demons. these are legislators who are destroying this counselry. >> chris: so country. e. those words are not helpful. that is evidence again. any time we put forward pro growth measure get the budget under control that's what happens. individuals on the other side take off on a personal attack that has nothing to do with the debate. >> chris: are you worried that the republican presidential candidates are so negative and are bashing each other so much that they are weakening the entire field and making it easier for barack obama to win the election? >> guest: i think the debate in our primary is one of a debate versus barack obama and about our vision and who can translate or articulate this country. >> chris: you are not troubled by the negativity against each other? >> guest: it is still february. hillary clinton and barack obama were at it, well through june. and so this is a nature of our system. i believe we ought to stick to substance and the policy differences with the president. >> c
. >> i saw pictures of boehner and cantor on our screen. these are demons. these are legislators who are destroying this counselry. >> chris: so country. e. those words are not helpful. that is evidence again. any time we put forward pro growth measure get the budget under control that's what happens. individuals on the other side take off on a personal attack that has nothing to do with the debate. >> chris: are you worried that the republican presidential candidates are so...
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republican congressional leader boehner called it a political plan. >>> the laid out al-qaida leaders three widows are said to be deported from pakistan tonight. the women will be flown to saudi arabia with their nine children. two widows are originally from saudi arabia the fourth is from yemen. they're being deported because they were found to be in pakistan illegally. >>> actress angelina jolie is getting a promotion of sorts. the united nations refugee nation has named her a special envoy. a spokesperson for the agency says jolie is getting the new title after spending 10 years working as a good will embassador promoting refugee causes around the world. the united nations refugees counsel works to help almost 35 million refugees and displaced people all around the world. >>> free nummi ride for some. >>> there's a debate raging in napa, should this fish stay here or move to make way for a war memorial. what'll it be? i'll have blueberry pancakes. uh huh. actually, make that glazed pecans... ok. with chocolate... no... caramel sauce. whipped cream? uhhhhhhh, yeah... but on the side
republican congressional leader boehner called it a political plan. >>> the laid out al-qaida leaders three widows are said to be deported from pakistan tonight. the women will be flown to saudi arabia with their nine children. two widows are originally from saudi arabia the fourth is from yemen. they're being deported because they were found to be in pakistan illegally. >>> actress angelina jolie is getting a promotion of sorts. the united nations refugee nation has named her...
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some of us had a message -- breakfast with john boehner. he at one point said let me get this right, running on the politics of division and envy to me is almost on american -- un american. let's get the wealthy pay their fair share. he says that is the politics of envy and division and almost un american. >> we watched the president's motorcade, around the capital. the doors have opened. >> mr. speaker, the president of the united states. bythe president is walking and shaking hands. they have a microphone up there. let's listen. >> looking forward to your speech. >> thank you. >> people come out worse early to stake out those seats to get a little face time. some members of congress actually get someting done. they say i have a product or will hand a note and get some business done. >> getting business done in that chamber -- i did not know that is what they did. >> gabrielle giffords, a year ago that that senseless act occurred. one of the results of that has been this effort of date night where republicans and democrats will now sit tog
some of us had a message -- breakfast with john boehner. he at one point said let me get this right, running on the politics of division and envy to me is almost on american -- un american. let's get the wealthy pay their fair share. he says that is the politics of envy and division and almost un american. >> we watched the president's motorcade, around the capital. the doors have opened. >> mr. speaker, the president of the united states. bythe president is walking and shaking...
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and the point >> boehner went on to say the president is bigger than this. >>> now that romney is the presumptive republican nominee, his aid says he will tone down his rhetoric. his campaign stopped this weekend at a university in ohio highlights the new strategy. aids say he will shun the red meat conservative issues of abortion and immigration and romney is going to look to attract independent voters by focusing on the economy and on job growth. >>> well, everyone was fair game at last night's white house correspondence dinner in washington. >> i really do enjoy attending these dinners. in fact i had a lot more material prepared, but i have to get the secret service home in time for their new curfew [ laughter ] >> president obama also cracked jokes about his administration, how much he's aged while in office, as well as mitt romney. late night television host jimmy kimmel was the traditional comedian. he poked fun at everyone from the secret service to kim kardashian as well as president obama. >> i want to thank the washington hilton for hosting us tonight. you know, president ob
and the point >> boehner went on to say the president is bigger than this. >>> now that romney is the presumptive republican nominee, his aid says he will tone down his rhetoric. his campaign stopped this weekend at a university in ohio highlights the new strategy. aids say he will shun the red meat conservative issues of abortion and immigration and romney is going to look to attract independent voters by focusing on the economy and on job growth. >>> well, everyone was...
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boehner left the capitol after that vote. he released a statement saying it's up to harry reid and president obama to come up with a plan to avoid going over the fiscal cliff. the white house released a statement saying the president is confident he and congress will quickly come up with a plan. i spoke with a senate republican who said he was told to go home for christmas be to be back in town and ready to work on thursday in order to come up with a deal before the deadline. live in washington kyla campbell ktvu channel 2 news. >>> this morning president obama and vice president joe biden will be among those paying attribute to senator daniel at a noaa service. yesterday mourners paid their respects to the lodge-time senator from hawaii. senator inouye lost an arm in world war ii and represented hawaii in congress for 50 years. the 88-year-old senator died monday from respiratory complications. his body will be returned to hawaii tomorrow. >>> time now just turning 5:17. a former u.s. marine praised for voluntarily guarding
boehner left the capitol after that vote. he released a statement saying it's up to harry reid and president obama to come up with a plan to avoid going over the fiscal cliff. the white house released a statement saying the president is confident he and congress will quickly come up with a plan. i spoke with a senate republican who said he was told to go home for christmas be to be back in town and ready to work on thursday in order to come up with a deal before the deadline. live in washington...
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. >> reporter: house speaker john boehner indicated a new willingness to work with the president. >> we want you to succeed. let's challenge ourselves to find the common ground that has eluded us. let's rise above the dysfunction and do the right thing together for our country. >> reporter: but can the speaker make deals with the white house and still satisfy tea party republicans. >> i'm not sure i see that changing over the next few years. >> reporter: usf political analyst, david latterman says republicans are at a cross roads. either continue to stone call -- >> or do they get the message that a lot of people don't want that, and there is room for compromise, and they do come to some accommodation on a couple things. >> reporter: diana feinstein says there's hope. >> we have to find some ways to use that word, which some are disdainful of berks you which i see in an enormously confident sense, and that word is compromise. >> this isn't something that i'm going drawing lining in the sand. he's not going to draw any lines in the sand, i don't believe. >> reporter: compromise may be
. >> reporter: house speaker john boehner indicated a new willingness to work with the president. >> we want you to succeed. let's challenge ourselves to find the common ground that has eluded us. let's rise above the dysfunction and do the right thing together for our country. >> reporter: but can the speaker make deals with the white house and still satisfy tea party republicans. >> i'm not sure i see that changing over the next few years. >> reporter: usf...
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. >> reporter: house speaker john boehner met with president barack obama for the third time in eight days and there seems to be movement on one of the main sticking points, raising income tax on the wealthiest americans. they are targeting raising on those making more than 250,000 and house speaker john boehner has targeted those making more than 1 million. now they are targeting those making more than 400,000 a year but the president said he wants more entitlement reforms and more works needs to be done before they can reach a deal. president barack obama will have to win over liberal democrats and conservative republicans. more on that in my next update, ktvu channel 2 morning news. >> we have more information about the business dealings of a man who sold a plane to the late miss rivera who was in the plane that crashed. the san jose based man backed out to buy another plane from that same executive. he did not collect the deposit because he said the plane was unacceptable. they are scheduled for another meeting in the los angeles area. >>> gun stores nationwide said they have seen
. >> reporter: house speaker john boehner met with president barack obama for the third time in eight days and there seems to be movement on one of the main sticking points, raising income tax on the wealthiest americans. they are targeting raising on those making more than 250,000 and house speaker john boehner has targeted those making more than 1 million. now they are targeting those making more than 400,000 a year but the president said he wants more entitlement reforms and more works...
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the move house speaker house speaker john boehner is making and president barack obama's countermove. >>> look at this, rushing into a hospital a week ago, carrying an abandoned baby, why they are being called heros. >>> traffic looks good coming into san francisco, we will tell you more about the morning commute and the bay area weather. have a good night. here you go. you, too. i'm going to dream about that steak. i'm going to dream about that tiramisu. what a night, huh? but, um, can the test drive be over now? head back to the dealership? [ male announcer ] it's practically yours. but we still need your signature. volkswagen sign then drive is back. and it's never been easier to get a passat. that's the power of german engineering. get $0 down, $0 due at signing, $0 deposit, and $0 first month's payment on any new volkswagen. visit vwdealer.com today. . >>> a newborn baby was found just over a week ago. the baby boy was not breathing when officers found him. they took swift action and drove the baby to the hospital themselves. one performed cpr while the other drove and his mother
the move house speaker house speaker john boehner is making and president barack obama's countermove. >>> look at this, rushing into a hospital a week ago, carrying an abandoned baby, why they are being called heros. >>> traffic looks good coming into san francisco, we will tell you more about the morning commute and the bay area weather. have a good night. here you go. you, too. i'm going to dream about that steak. i'm going to dream about that tiramisu. what a night, huh?...
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. >>> house speaker john boehner said his measure is a backup incase talks to avert the fiscal cliff fail and president barack obama opposes plan "b" and if it arrives on his desk, he will veto it and he wants to tax people making more than $400,000 a year. >>> and a new twist in the scandal, the reason they will still get paid despite the recent resignation. >>> and looking good out to the high-rise, we will tell you more about the morning commute. . >>> good thursday morning, off to a cold start, look what is headed our way, rain factors could be here as early as this afternoon in the north bay. >>> we have storms possible in the south. some parts of iowa and wisconsin could see as much as a half foot of snow and the weather is expected to cause delays at airports which could cause a ripple affect across the country. sarah a should -- is a harrah could feel the affects and midway is also a major base for southwest airlines. they should expect delays of two hours or more and many are waiving fees or rebooking flights. >>> workers say they plan to strike unless a new deal is reaped b
. >>> house speaker john boehner said his measure is a backup incase talks to avert the fiscal cliff fail and president barack obama opposes plan "b" and if it arrives on his desk, he will veto it and he wants to tax people making more than $400,000 a year. >>> and a new twist in the scandal, the reason they will still get paid despite the recent resignation. >>> and looking good out to the high-rise, we will tell you more about the morning commute. ....
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. >> the president -- they've been meeting with republican staff and boehner's staff and, mcconnell staff and there are basic outlines and possibilities and ideas thrown on the table but it really comes down to the principles and the personalities of the president, john boehner, and senator reid, and mcconnell. what is on the table, i think this week you see more republicans saying, you know, we will not hold to the grover norquist idea, the man who says that everybody who is a republican has to sign a "no tax increase" pledge. >> chris: in fact they've already signed it. >> in some cases but this week you had people like saxby chambliss, joining people like your guest this morning, john mccain, tom coburn and others and 12 members of the house, saying, republicans have to be willing to compromise. we did not win, clearly, this election, and the president is back in office, you have to make some kind of deal and so the president's side, he needs to deal, too. and sometimes it doesn't get attention from the press but you heard nancy pelosi and harry reid saying they expect a deal along wit
. >> the president -- they've been meeting with republican staff and boehner's staff and, mcconnell staff and there are basic outlines and possibilities and ideas thrown on the table but it really comes down to the principles and the personalities of the president, john boehner, and senator reid, and mcconnell. what is on the table, i think this week you see more republicans saying, you know, we will not hold to the grover norquist idea, the man who says that everybody who is a republican...
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john boehner rushed to the white house this afternoon for the meeting. earlier today the speaker accused the president of dragging out talks. he wants president obama to agree to more spending cuts and changes to medicare and social security. democrats backed president president obama's plan to raise taxes on high income earners. >> the president still isn't serious about dealing with this issue right here. spending. >> automatic cuts and tax increases are due to kick in january 1 unless congress breaks the steal mate. >>> the dow is down 74 to 13,170. the nasdaq is down 21 at 2,992. the s&p is down 9 at 1,419. >>> cory bush filed a lawsuit on the death of his daughter during a boat race. last april she was among five crew member whose died when waves overwhelmed the boat. three others survived. bush is suing for the wrongful beth of his daughter saying the rules were violated and the tragedy could have been prevented. >>> let's check in with chief meteorologist bill martin. the sun is out but it is still cold. >> it was. temperatures this morning down t
john boehner rushed to the white house this afternoon for the meeting. earlier today the speaker accused the president of dragging out talks. he wants president obama to agree to more spending cuts and changes to medicare and social security. democrats backed president president obama's plan to raise taxes on high income earners. >> the president still isn't serious about dealing with this issue right here. spending. >> automatic cuts and tax increases are due to kick in january 1...
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after about an hour, boehner returned to the cap dodging questions from reporters. spokesmen from both sides tribe the talks only as frank. tonight there's still plenty of posturing between the two sides. >> the big problem right now is that republicans in the house are resistant to the idea of the wealthiest americans paying higher tax rates. >> the president still isn't serious about dealing with this issue right here. it's this issue. spending. >> if republicans and democrats fail to reach an agreement by january 1st, automatic spending cuts and tax increases for all americans will kick in. action that some say will hurt the economy. >>> a woman found in a san jose creek was acknowledged today as the latest homeless person to die in the city this year. as robert handa reports some of her friends worry she is also a homicide victim. >> reporter: on most days homeless people gather along los gatos creek but not today. friends of the victim known as lovie say she was a drug addict and suspect foul play. >> lovie is a very nice person. however when she relapsed she w
after about an hour, boehner returned to the cap dodging questions from reporters. spokesmen from both sides tribe the talks only as frank. tonight there's still plenty of posturing between the two sides. >> the big problem right now is that republicans in the house are resistant to the idea of the wealthiest americans paying higher tax rates. >> the president still isn't serious about dealing with this issue right here. it's this issue. spending. >> if republicans and...
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boehner said no progress was made. boehner accused democrats of not being serious of real spending cuts. but democrats say republicans are causing the hold up. the proposal consisted of $1.6 trillion in higher taxes, they also wanted 50 billion for infrastructure. the president in return approved spending cuts this year and legislation for saving up to $400 million for programs like medicare over a decade. >>> former rivals president obama and governor romney spoke in private. and what they said remains in private. the white house did release a photo and reported that they had white turkey chili and south western chicken salad. when romney arrived, a man ran up to him and said something. secret service quickly ran up to him. >>> imagine running the equivalent of a marathon a day. patty lee shows us what inspired a 25-year-old san francisco woman to spend the past five months making this cross country journey. >>> it took four months, 3,200 miles and 12 pairs of running shoes to get here: but this morning kelsie harriso
boehner said no progress was made. boehner accused democrats of not being serious of real spending cuts. but democrats say republicans are causing the hold up. the proposal consisted of $1.6 trillion in higher taxes, they also wanted 50 billion for infrastructure. the president in return approved spending cuts this year and legislation for saving up to $400 million for programs like medicare over a decade. >>> former rivals president obama and governor romney spoke in private. and what...
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house speaker john boehner is going to be speaking to reporters. his office said he wants to talk about the fiscal cliff, the massive across the board spending increases and taxes that kick in, in less than two months in congress doesn't act. president obama has little time to celebrate. he returns to washington today and immediately faces a divided congress that will be around for at least two more years. he has made clear he wants wealthyier americans to pay -- weltier americans to pay higher taxes. >> they used their election night speeches to call for more cooperation. >> you voted for action. not politics as usual. >> you elected us to focus on your jobs. not ours. >> the nation as you know is at a critical point. at a time like this, we can't risk boss touring. >>> with the help of dianne feinstein, they kept control of the senate and picked up two more seats. here is the final break down. 53 democrats. 45 republicans. two independents. a republican was able to hold onto the comfortable majority and democrats did pick up a handful of seats. >
house speaker john boehner is going to be speaking to reporters. his office said he wants to talk about the fiscal cliff, the massive across the board spending increases and taxes that kick in, in less than two months in congress doesn't act. president obama has little time to celebrate. he returns to washington today and immediately faces a divided congress that will be around for at least two more years. he has made clear he wants wealthyier americans to pay -- weltier americans to pay higher...
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and john boehner will hold his own news conference. that begins at 8:00. he's expected to lay out the republican position on avoiding this fiscal cliff. boehner says he is the most reasonable guy in washington and he believes he can find common ground with the president. >>> they're still counting votes from tuesday's election but mitt romney's top campaign official is saying president obama will win florida. president obama leads mitt romney in florida, 49.9% to 49.3%. the romney campaigns says it expects the president's lead to get bilgier as more of the votes are counted. president obama was reelected without florida's 29 electoral college votes. >>> back over to sal who's checking in on the south bay right now. >> that's right and in the southeast bay we've had rain and just some drizzle and we can see it on this picture i'm going to show you, 237 is a little bit wet there and as rosemary had said a cell moved through and you could give yourself extra time. one of the biggest things that gets people in trouble is stopping distance, you're driving along
and john boehner will hold his own news conference. that begins at 8:00. he's expected to lay out the republican position on avoiding this fiscal cliff. boehner says he is the most reasonable guy in washington and he believes he can find common ground with the president. >>> they're still counting votes from tuesday's election but mitt romney's top campaign official is saying president obama will win florida. president obama leads mitt romney in florida, 49.9% to 49.3%. the romney...
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no one was hurt. >>> house speaker john boehner john boehner offering to except a tax hike on people make -- to accept a tax hike on people making more than a million dollars a year to help solve the fiscal cliff crisis. >> president obama wants that raised to those making $250,000. >>> and two funerals will be held for two of those children killed in the shooting on friday. yesterday, president obama met with the victims' families and the first responders. the president wants action to keep children safe. we have an update on breaking news out of ridgefield, connecticut. that's a town 20 miles south of newtown. a lockdown on ridgefield schools this morning has been lifted. the lockdown lasted for about two hours after reports of a suspicious person near the branchville train station seen carrying anitem that looked like a -- carrying an item that looked like a rifle. that's near a school i attended many years ago. police found no threat and students are returning back to class. >>> well, the connecticut shooting has made bay area students fear for their own child's safety. tara mori
no one was hurt. >>> house speaker john boehner john boehner offering to except a tax hike on people make -- to accept a tax hike on people making more than a million dollars a year to help solve the fiscal cliff crisis. >> president obama wants that raised to those making $250,000. >>> and two funerals will be held for two of those children killed in the shooting on friday. yesterday, president obama met with the victims' families and the first responders. the president...
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we also expect to hear from john boehner. so how many different ways could this go down? police apprising would be that the supreme court could punt and say it won't go into effect until 2014. so we would just wait until the end. legal analysts say the supreme court is likely to take some sort of position. the question is, will it let the entire law stand? will it strike it down? if they strike it down, will it be to part of that hour all that? we talked to amanda's morning and he said he didn't even try to guess. >> i can't read the court at all. especially with a couple of the last decisions. they surprised me. >> of course, as we are all on standby, the justices are inside the courtroom. hundreds are sitting in their seats as we have said with a crew at the courthouse. we are monitoring developments from our newsroom. as it is we afford, we will in no. again, it should be any minute now. let's go back to tori. >> thank you. a controversial claim friday -- crime-fighting plan may be coming to san francisco. it's called stop and rest. it's led to demonstrations in new yo
we also expect to hear from john boehner. so how many different ways could this go down? police apprising would be that the supreme court could punt and say it won't go into effect until 2014. so we would just wait until the end. legal analysts say the supreme court is likely to take some sort of position. the question is, will it let the entire law stand? will it strike it down? if they strike it down, will it be to part of that hour all that? we talked to amanda's morning and he said he...
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john boehner just suggested that a one-year delay. taking a live look at big board -- >>> all right. time is 8:a. let's bring you up to date on some of the other top stories we're following for you right now. yeah, we had freezing rain and hail quite. it caused a lot of traffic problems -- overnight. it caused a lot of traffic problems. a car in fremont spun out, smashed into a median on interstate 880, then an suv crashed into the first car. the driver of that car was in critical condition. >>> well, this morning at 10:05, president obama will speak, his first address since being relengthed. he will be calling on congress to take action before the end of the year to avoid what is called a fiscal cliff. automatic tax hikes and massive budget cuts. >>> hundreds of people camped out in the sacred heard community center looking for help for the holiday season. ktvu's janine de la vega is in san jose. you've been out there since 4:30. how will they be helped this time, janine? >> reporter: well, the families here will be getting toys and
john boehner just suggested that a one-year delay. taking a live look at big board -- >>> all right. time is 8:a. let's bring you up to date on some of the other top stories we're following for you right now. yeah, we had freezing rain and hail quite. it caused a lot of traffic problems -- overnight. it caused a lot of traffic problems. a car in fremont spun out, smashed into a median on interstate 880, then an suv crashed into the first car. the driver of that car was in critical...